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Next Hub Primary Function: Jengo la Matumizi Mchanganyiko by Ahmed Habib

Next Hub Primary Function: Jengo la Matumizi Mchanganyiko by Ahmed Habib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Majengo, Ujenzi na Miundo Competition Category.


FedhaUsanifu wa Majengo· 2021

Next Hub Primary Function: Jengo la Matumizi Mchanganyiko

by Ahmed Habib

Client: Lines

Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Usanifu wa Majengo Category

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The Design

About Next Hub Primary Function: Jengo la Matumizi Mchanganyiko

Next Hub ni jengo la matumizi mchanganyiko lililoko Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ambalo linachanganya sekta za ukarimu, utawala, burudani, rejareja, vyakula na vinywaji pamoja na maeneo ya starehe. Muundo huu unachunguza uhusiano kati ya vitu vigumu na nafasi wazi. Ujazo wa majengo unazunguka uwanja wazi wa kati, ukikumbusha masoko ya kitamaduni na kuunda hali ya kimji yenye mwingiliano wa kijamii. Behewa za ndani huleta hewa ya asili na mwanga wa mchana ndani ya majengo ya hoteli na utawala. Malazi ya kumalizia yanajumuisha jiwe la travertine lililosuguliwa, chuma cheusi na kioo cha tabaka mbili.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award

Next Hub Primary Function: Jengo la Matumizi Mchanganyiko ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Next Hub Primary Function: Jengo la Matumizi Mchanganyiko inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Next Hub Primary Function: Jengo la Matumizi Mchanganyiko ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Next Hub is an architecture and landscape integrated mixed use design that blends in different facilities including hospitality, admin, entertainment, retail, f&b and recreational zones.The conceptual idea was to explore the architecture relation between solid and void, through a dynamic composition of masses and courts that creates a dialogue between internal and external spaces, to enjoy natural daylight and landscape views all throughout the year.
Dimensions & Packaging
-Plot Area: 23000 sqm
-Max Foot print ratio : 0.6
-Max FAR: 1.2
-Height Regulation from Street Level: G, M & 5 floors
-Set Backs Regulations: 12 m from all sides
-Floors: Basement, Ground, Mezzanine & 5 floors
-No commercial openings are allowed directly on the main street.

Areas:
-Hotel: 12,300 sum , 108 rooms
-Admin Buildings: 9,500
-F&B Shops: 5,400
-Kids Entertainment: 2,000
-Outdoor Plaza:7,200
-Parking: 23,000
Tags
Architecture, Commercial, Hotel, Design, Hospitality, Modern, Industrial, Administration, Entertainment, Recreational, Plaza, Food & Beverage, Social, Mixed use, Triangle, Landscape, Saudi, Jeddah
Production Technology
-Main Structure: Concrete & Steel
-Main Architectural Finishes: Honed Silver Travertine Stone, Black Steel, Desaturated Brown Stucco, Double Glazed Glass
Design Challenge
Creating a destination that offers a quality social experience and redefine the image of a mixed use complex in Jeddah, while respecting the climate requirements and cultural needs dictated by Arab traditions, were the main design challenges.
Research
TYPE-OBJECTIVES-METHODOLOGY

1-Data Collection research-Client needs analysis-Client meetings
2-Cultural research-Project Zoning & cultural needs-Social Questionnaire
3-Arch. Design Direction research-General mood board, Massing & Materials-Web based research
4-Arch. Technical research-Identify Construction methodology-Subject Matter Experts & Web based Research
5-Environmental research-Natural Ventilation & Sun light-Web based research
6-Landscape research-Hardscape & Softscape design direction-Web based Research
7-Presentation direction research-Matching Graphics to Architecture concept-Web based Research
Inspiration
Inspired from old traditional markets "Wikala", the project masses were arranged in a way to enclose the main central plaza, creating internal views and urban-like experience with social interaction. The project sky-line was designed in a dynamic way with different heights, inspired from natural mountains and skylines of Saudi topography. Inspired by Arabic traditional architecture, the hotel and admin buildings were designed with internal courts to bring in natural ventilation and sunlight.
Project Duration
Duration: The project design Process started in July 2020 and finished in October 2020
Location: Jeddah, KSA
Operation Flow
Entrances:
- Plaza: Open Entrance from Main Street
- Hotel: Private Entrance from Side street
- Adminstration: Private Entrance from Main Street
- Entertainment: Private Entrance from Plaza
- Services: Direct Access from back side
- Parking: Direct Access ramps from Main Street
Floors Functions:
The Ground Floor comprise: Main entrances , restaurants, shop and the central plaza; the first floor comprise: restaurant, gym, spa and terrace of the hotel, cinema, kids area and terrace with kiosk and restaurant; the typical floor comprise: hotel bedrooms, offices and kids area.
Team Members
Design Director: Ahmed Habib
Design Architect: Sveva Salimbene
Design Architect: Ehab Hassan
3D Visualization: Oleksandr Bakhmatskyi

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